Sunnyvale: Public generosity to family of a boy killed in bike accident

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A GoFundMe account has been set up to help with funeral costs for Juan Pablo Venegas, who was fatally struck while riding his bicycle in Sunnyvale, Calif., on Monday, July 13, 2015. (Courtesy of the Venegas Family)

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help with funeral costs for Juan Pablo Venegas, who was fatally struck while riding his bicycle in Sunnyvale, Calif., on Monday, July 13, 2015. (Courtesy of the Venegas Family)

SUNNYVALE — Donations have poured in to help the family pay the funeral expenses of a 12-year-old boy who was fatally struck while riding his bicycle.

Juan Pablo Garcia Venegas was hit by a car while riding on El Camino Real on Monday night. He suffered grave injuries and was taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where he died Wednesday morning.

Zain Venegas, who identified himself as the boy’s uncle, said on Facebook: “We are raising money to help Juan’s single mom who cannot afford all the funeral costs. Please help, anything is appreciated.”

The family raised more than $8,100 as of Sunday afternoon through the crowdfunding site GoFundMe to pay for Juan’s funeral — exceeding the campaign’s $8,000 goal.

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